NHI Medical Law and Ethics 4

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of nonfeasance?

Accepted Answer

Failing to perform a required action that results in harm

Answer

Nonfeasance is the failure to perform a required duty or act, which distinguishes it from misfeasance (improper performance) and malfeasance (wrongful act).

Question 2

The Good Samaritan Law is intended to protect:

Accepted Answer

Healthcare providers who voluntarily assist in emergency situations outside their workplace

Answer

Good Samaritan laws protect off-duty healthcare workers who voluntarily provide emergency assistance from liability, encouraging people to help in emergencies.

Question 3

Which action could constitute medical battery?

Accepted Answer

Performing a procedure the patient did not consent to

Answer

Medical battery occurs when a healthcare provider performs a procedure or touches a patient without their consent, regardless of whether harm results.

Question 4

The release of medical records to a patient's employer without patient authorization is:

Accepted Answer

A violation of patient confidentiality

Answer

Releasing PHI to an employer without patient authorization violates HIPAA confidentiality protections unless a specific exception applies.

Question 5

A breach of confidentiality is most likely permissible when:

Accepted Answer

A patient poses a credible threat of harm to an identifiable third party

Answer

The duty to warn (Tarasoff doctrine) may require breach of confidentiality when a patient poses a serious, credible threat to an identifiable person.

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NHI Medical Law and Ethics 4